Lee Mokobe: A powerful poem about what it feels like to be transgender

The transcript explores the speaker's journey of self-discovery and identity, focusing on the challenges faced due to societal and familial expectations. It delves into the complexities of gender identity, the impact of media portrayal, and the struggle for acceptance. The narrative highlights the emotional and psychological battles encountered, emphasizing the need for understanding and compassion towards diverse identities.

What did the narrator decide to be during their childhood?

• A doctor

• A teacher

• A boy

• A girl

How does the narrator describe their body in the metaphor about a house?

• As a temporary shelter

• As a house that needs care

• As a fragile glass

• As a fortress

What societal reaction does the narrator fear regarding their identity?

• Being celebrated

• Being misunderstood

• Being ignored

• Being turned into a spectacle

What does the narrator suggest is a common fear among transgender individuals in society?

• Becoming famous

• Being accepted

• Being forgotten

• Becoming a hashtag

What does the narrator hope for in terms of societal understanding?

• More silence

• More debates

• More acceptance

• More laws